Consolidated Ice

Amendment / Modification

• This memorandum serves as a record to amend the subject solicitation (W911SF-26-Q-A008).

• The Unit of Measure has been updated from "Each" to "Pound".

• The Unit of Measure for the "Consolidated Ice" line item in the solicitation has been changed.

• Bidders should note this change when preparing their proposals. It is not explicitly stated if proposal deadlines or evaluation factors are affected, but this change may impact pricing or quantity calculations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Small Business Set-Aside to procure bagged block and crushed ice for the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Benning, Georgia. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to two responsible offerors who are the lowest price technically acceptable. The two awardees will rotate monthly. Failure to comply with the Statement of Work (SOW) or delivery schedule may result in forfeiture of the BPA call month or termination for cause.

• Procurement of bagged block and crushed ice (40-50 lbs per bag).

• Ice must be consumable, frozen solid, and made from potable water.

• Bags must be on pallets (no less than 40W x 48L).

• Ice supplier facility must be vetted through a Military Veterinary/Food Service Specialist and inspected by the VET Clinic at Fort Benning, GA every three years.

• Contractor must be located within a 100-mile radius and/or three hours from Fort Benning, GA.

• Deliveries are required within 72 hours after notification of order, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays).

• An end-of-month ordering report is required.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price BPA.

• Period of Performance: To Be Determined (TBD).

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Proposals are due by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

• Questions are due by 12:00 P.M. EST on Monday, April 13, 2026, via email.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Acceptability.

• Past Performance will be reviewed.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The SF 1449 form is not being used; submissions should follow instructions in the synopsis/solicitation.

• Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 312113 (Ice Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.

• Contractor must be on the approved Military Veterinary/Food Services list.

• Attachment 1: Statement of Work (SOW).

• Attachment 2: Clauses & Provisions.

• The contractor producing and/or supplying the ice must meet qualifications throughout the period of performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products/services to procure bagged block and crushed ice for the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Benning, GA. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to two responsible offerors who submit the lowest price technically acceptable quotes. The two contractors will rotate monthly. This solicitation constitutes the only request for quotes; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Procurement of bagged block and bagged crushed ice (40-50 lbs per bag).

• Ice must be consumable, frozen solid, and made from potable water.

• Bags must be on pallets (minimum 40W x 48L).

• The facility producing the ice must be vetted through a Military Veterinary/Food Service Specialist and inspected by the VET Clinic at Fort Benning every three years.

• Contractor must be located within 100 miles or three hours of Fort Benning, GA.

• Deliveries are required within 72 hours after notification of order, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

• An end-of-month ordering report is required.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price BPA.

• Period of Performance: To Be Determined (TBD).

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• NAICS Code: 312113 (Ice Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.

• Set Aside: Small Business.

• Quotes are due by 5:00 PM EDT on April 16, 2026.

• Questions are due by 12:00 PM EST on April 13, 2026, via email.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Acceptability. Past Performance will also be reviewed.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• SF 1449 is not being used; submissions should follow instructions in this combined synopsis/solicitation.

• Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9.

• Contractor must be on the approved Military Veterinary/Food Services list.

• Attachments include the Statement of Work (SOW) and Clauses & Provisions.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses by reference.